Snow is not uncommon in the higher reaches of the Himalayan ranges in May, but what is unusual is how frequently it has snowed in towns at lower altitudes, including Manali and Gulmarg on Monday.
Snow is experienced in the high-altitude areas of India. Snow falls in areas above 9842 feet (3000 meters) in winter and is permanent in areas above 14,763 feet (4500 meters), such as in the Himalayas.
Usually, the temperature in the plains goes to minus after snowfall in the Himalayas, when the cold snowy winds turn towards the plains of North West India. Generally, this air is dry and there is no formation of clouds with it. This is why temperature drops in a lot of places but conditions like snowfall do not arise.
1. Sonamarg, Kashmir : If There Is a Paradise Full of Snow Fall in India , It Is Here! Glaciers, frozen lakes and snow carpets rolled out till the horizon, Sonamarg, literally translating to 'The Meadow of Gold', is a snow paradise in winters.
Snow and glaciers
Snow is an almost annual occurrence on some of the mountains of South Africa, including those of the Cedarberg and around Ceres in the South-Western Cape, and on the Drakensberg in Natal and Lesotho.
There are plenty of places to enjoy snow in Australia – some of the major destinations include the peaks of the Australian Alps like Perisher, Thredbo, Charlotte Pass, Mt Hotham, Falls Creek, Mt Buller, Selwyn, and Mt Baw Baw.
For the most part, the snow is confined to higher elevations in Syria, Egypt, Lebanon, Israel and the West Bank, and Jordan. Some lower-elevation desert regions in Syria are also snowy.
You're more likely to see snow if you visit the Northern regions of China. The Southern regions of China don't really experience any snow. So, if you'd like to see snow in China, you'd have to schedule your trip during winter and you'd have to choose the city that you visit wisely.
Surprisingly, Japan is the snowiest country in the world. According to the US-based AccuWeather survey, Japanese cities are among the top 3 in the world for annual snowfall in cities with over 100,000 people. Japan also has the heaviest recorded snow cover on earth, even in uninhabited areas.
The answer to this question is a resounding yes. While it doesn't snow often, it is possible for snow to fall in Dubai. The most recent snowfall in Dubai was in 2013 when snow dusted the city for a few hours.
Dras. Located in the Kargil district of Jammu and Kashmir, the Dras is actually a silent town which is also called the 'Gateway of Ladakh'. This is the coldest place in India which also ranks as the second coldest place on Earth.
Peak winter temperatures in Delhi often fall to the vicinity of zero degree Celsius, its minimum plunging below that of even some hill stations in the Himalayas. However, the city never experiences snow.
Reasons for extreme cold weather:
-The cold winds from the Tasmanian and Caspian Sea blow over the Northern part of India which affects the coldness severely.
Geography is the main reason why we do not experience snowfall. Our country is situated near the Equator, where the Sun's rays strike directly throughout the year.
Unfortunately, as it does not snow in Thailand, you will be unable to go skiing on real snow slopes, as there is no proper snowfall.
Most snow in New Zealand falls in the mountain areas. Snow rarely falls in the coastal areas of the North Island and west of the South Island, although the east and south of the South Island may experience some snow in winter.
Fiji: The record low in the nation of tropical islands did hit the freezing mark in 1965, reports Trading Economics. However, the country, as well as several of their South Pacific neighbors, has never seen snow, according to the WorldAtlas and the Farmer's Almanac. A beach at a resort at Natadola Bay in Fiji.
The arctic winds from Siberia travel across the Sea of Japan picking up moisture along the way. The mixture of the cold wind and wet conditions turn it into snowfall by the time it reaches the north side of Japan, in a stretch of the country flanked on one side by the Japan Sea and the other side by the Japan Alps.
The traditional snow season in Japan coincides with the start of winter so you can expect to see snow on the ground from mid-December onwards. The snow season lasts about three months but can often extend into March and early April, meaning there's plenty of time to enjoy this country's beautiful white landscapes.
In the typical year, Tokyo gets only one or two days of light snowfall, and the snow rarely remains on the ground for more than a few days, if it collects at all. Yet the city is located reasonably close to several of Japan's popular snow destinations, many of which are easy enough to access in a daytrip.
Yes, it does snow in Paris but it is incredibly rare! And even if it does, it's only a few inches and it doesn't last long too on the ground — it could be around 2-3 days!
Snowfall in Israel is uncommon, but it occurs in higher parts of the country, the northern part of the country and in Jerusalem. In January and February 1950, Jerusalem and Tel Aviv experienced the largest snowfall registered since the beginning of meteorological measurements in 1870.
The UK gets on average 23.7 days of snowfall or sleet a year (1981 - 2010). Most of this is snow falling on higher ground where temperatures are lower, as can be seen on the maps below.
Mountains throughout Greece are coated with snow in the large image. According to the Greek National Tourism Organization, snow is not unusual in the mountains of Greece during the winter.